| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $173.59 | 6.600% | $185.0469 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.86 | 6.187% | $261.0714 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.37 | 9.137% | $176.1144 | $176.11 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.67 | 12.124% | $162.2098 | $162.21 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.31 | 9.157% | $27.6276 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.33 | 6.421% | $249.3763 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.75 | 11.145% | $86.4152 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.88 | $1,147.8616 | $1,147.87 | $1,147.85 | $1,147.80 | |